Postcode NW8 9BN is located in a major urban area, within the Abbey Road ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the St John's Wood South area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in St John's Wood South is £67,862 per year. The nearest station is St. Johns Wood, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is St. John's Wood Church Grounds.
St John's Wood South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,140 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
St John's Wood South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St John's Wood South is £67,862 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW8 9BN.
St John's Wood South near NW8 9BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St. Johns Wood located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | St. Johns Wood | Jubilee | Walking directions to St. Johns Wood |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Maida Vale | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Maida Vale |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Warwick Avenue | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Warwick Avenue |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St. John's Wood Church Grounds | Small | Walking directions to St. John's Wood Church Grounds |
| 0.3 mi | Violet Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Violet Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Orange Park | Small | Walking directions to Orange Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £950,000 (about £1,011 per square foot) in Abbey Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £16,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £5,700,000 | £1,589 |
| Detached | 4 | £4,575,000 | £1,285 |
| Terraced | 12 | £3,307,500 | £1,494 |
| Flats | 78 | £717,500 | £970 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,305,750 | £797,500 | £2,450,500 | £3,587,500 |
| 2017 | £10,025,433 | £750,000 | £4,465,000 | £3,820,000 |
| 2018 | £9,244,534 | £715,000 | £4,400,000 | £3,417,500 |
| 2019 | £4,850,000 | £690,000 | £3,000,000 | £2,730,000 |
| 2020 | £6,500,000 | £717,500 | £5,025,000 | £3,575,000 |
| 2021 | £6,275,000 | £700,000 | £4,425,000 | £3,187,500 |
| 2022 | £6,550,000 | £733,750 | £4,250,000 | £4,150,000 |
| 2023 | £6,500,000 | £725,000 | £6,450,000 | £3,825,000 |
| 2024 | £6,725,000 | £661,000 | £4,450,000 | £3,250,000 |
| 2025 | £4,150,000 | £751,250 | £5,700,000 | £3,460,000 |
| 2026 | £8,325,000 | £592,500 | £10,725,000 | £2,910,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £657 | £1,037 | £566 | £1,387 |
| 2017 | £1,542 | £1,100 | £1,594 | £1,582 |
| 2018 | £1,932 | £1,045 | £1,557 | £1,379 |
| 2019 | £1,603 | £1,051 | £1,036 | £1,235 |
| 2020 | £1,460 | £993 | £1,688 | £1,332 |
| 2021 | £1,722 | £991 | £1,626 | £1,521 |
| 2022 | £1,663 | £1,049 | £1,659 | £1,449 |
| 2023 | £1,899 | £990 | £1,714 | £1,441 |
| 2024 | £1,889 | £988 | £1,629 | £1,548 |
| 2025 | £1,627 | £981 | £1,720 | £1,456 |
| 2026 | £1,308 | £960 | £2,085 | £1,250 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW8 9BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 31, Grove Court, 24, Grove End Road, London, NW8 9EP | Flats | Leasehold | £1,040,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Flat 42, South Lodge, Circus Road, London, NW8 9ES | Flats | Leasehold | £997,500 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | Flat 33, South Lodge, Circus Road, London, NW8 9ES | Flats | Leasehold | £3,000,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | Flat 35, South Lodge, Circus Road, London, NW8 9ES | Flats | Leasehold | £1,910,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | Flat 14, South Lodge, Circus Road, London, NW8 9ES | Flats | Leasehold | £2,487,000 |
In the NW8 9BN postcode area, located within St John's Wood South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW8 9BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | 11 Nugent Terrace, London, NW8 9QB | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Fresh Food & Wine | 345 Scott Ellis Gardens, London, NW8 9HG | Walking directions to Fresh Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Wellington Road, Westminster, NW8 9SL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Wood Food & Wine | Hamilton Close, Westminster, NW8 8QX | Walking directions to Wood Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 115-117 Maida Vale, London, W9 1UP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW8 9BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Emma Sargent
Abbey Road - Elected 7 May 2026
Festus Kehinde Akinbusoye
Abbey Road - Elected 7 May 2026
Hannah Rebecca Galley
Abbey Road - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW8 9BN records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around NW8 9BN in St John's Wood South is £950,000 (about £1,011 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW8 9BN, including Abercorn School, Arnold House School and The American School in London. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW8 9BN is St. Johns Wood in TfL zone 2, about 495 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
NW8 9BN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,140 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering NW8 9BN is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Caroline Emma Sargent (Conservative and Unionist Party), Festus Kehinde Akinbusoye (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Hannah Rebecca Galley (Conservative and Unionist Party).